Apple or Mesquite

[lkrfletcher]

I need to place an order for some more sawdust for new pk100. I got my Hickory, now I am leaning more toward apple. - Which do you prefer?
Maybe I should just get both.
On a side note:
I will also make an order for 4 new shelves, and boom - a pretty much new PK100.

[tarp]

I have mesquite and use it mixed with my red oak for briskets. Used to just use mesquite but its very strong smoke flavor. Apple is more gentle.

[lkrfletcher]

tarp - I smoke a lot of stuff that is not meat related - i.e. Portabellos, almonds, cheese and sun dried tomatoes. This leans me a bit towards apple, but mesquite I think may be more geared towards briskets, ribs, etc… These I am not too experienced at.

[twilliams]

lkrfletcher i go with hickory for beef and venison. Apple for pork, fish and chicken. Apple would also be good for your veggies and nuts. Along with pecan as well. Fruit wood is pretty mild

[lkrfletcher]

twilliams
Thanks. I’m thinking this next bag will be apple then.

[TexLaw]

Go ahead and get both. The good thing about using the sawdust is that you can mix for the profile that you want. I have oak, hickory, mesquite, and cherry, and I mix them depending on what I’m cooking.

[lkrfletcher]

TexLaw
Good information - Thank You Very Much!

[lkrfletcher]

I think I am going to need a shipping discount. LOL. I guess we will see what comes out in the livecast.

[Jonathon]

lkrfletcher First, got your almonds, I have taste tested them but have saved the majority for our livestream and they are excellent, thank you! Second, I always say Mesquite and Hickory are good for hearty meats like beef and pork but for things like chicken or fish, or non meat items I would go towards the fruit woods. I use a LOT of pecan chips/pellets. It is a nice compromise as it is much more mild than Hickory or Mesquite but not nearly as expensive as the Fruit Woods!

[twilliams]

lkrfletcher i waited til they did a free shipping on the live cast. It still ended up being $12.99 for shipping but better than $45. It was right at the time of Mr Walton passing. I just considered it a small donation for their loss.

[PapaSop]

lkrfletcher
Apple is a must have. Haven’t used mesquite in forever. Been using a lot of alder the last few months. Just a nice wood taste without imparting a particular flavor. Also been mixing the alder with maple, cherry and apple depending on what’s being smoked.

[lkrfletcher]

Jonathon
So glad you liked the almonds. Thanks for the info on wood fuel.

[twilliams]

lkrfletcher also beside apple, cherry is a good one too

[lkrfletcher]

twilliams
I’m all over it.

[Jonathon]

twilliams Yreah unfortunately unless you are buying the 2 lb bags of sawdust/pellets there is an upcharge so while the standard shipping ($10.99 or whatever it is) the upcharge will still be there, which can be pretty expensive. It’s been a busy year at Walton’s filled with both good and bad things, we’ve faced a lot of challenges but are handling them (as best we can) and trying to come out stronger!